In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 28):

Ginny looked at Moira happily "Instead of Paris, why don't we just go to Dallas or Houston. So much has happened lately that I'd rather be closer to home. Not to mention Myri's party is soon ..."

Moira made a sucked in noise,"Oh damn it I forgot. Do t tell her. Then we will head to Dallas tomorrow and go to the costume shop and get us a couple of Flapper dresses and Adam we can get you a gangster outfit. Ursula I know you are bound to already have a dress so just wear yours to the party." She gave her a smile and a wink.

Ursula shook her head,"For your information I do have one that I had made for me two years ago for a Halloween party at Craig and Marty Ferguson's home. McCoy was my date and we won first prize for originality." She gave Moira a smug look and the food arrived.

"Oh thank heavens I thought my stomach was gonna eat itself. I haven't eaten since breakfast." She looked at Adam,"I have a very high metabolism and have to eat every 3hours or I get sick. So I try to keep snacks with me if I can."

In reply to Moira Selina Bolland (msg # 30):

The ensemble talked a little more about mundane things until food was served.

When there was a pause Ginny asked Adam "So are there any other interesting jobs you've held over the years" she lowered her voice and continued "That you can mention in public?"

Adam put his fork down and wiped his mouth.
"Well I worked at Jacksons Burkes, Walker Tippet Funeral Home. I took care of the cremations,I prepared the bodies for viewing. That entail a lot before the body was preserved and cleaned and ready
 Dressed in clothes that the family brought and recreate their hair and gave the way they looked from a picture that I was given. I did that for a year. Until one night they brought Eddie in just as I was about to drain him and prep him he woke up and I jumped out of my skin and he bit me and I fought him so he wouldn't drain me dry. And he said since I had the cajones to fight him that he wanted me to work for him, to be his handler. Make sure no one messes with him, be his bodyguard.
At first it was ok then he met up with Big Buddy that's when he became abusive and started treating me like a dog, like his slave. And where I am rather strong and can lift 500 pounds without sweating he I found out later is a wolf and a very strong one much stronger than me. He was the leader of his pack until one night he was shunned. He had to leave, that's when they became friends at a bar and the rest is history."
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In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 32):

After the meal is 'slowly' finished off we find our ensemble at the furniture store.

Ginny looks 'lovingly' at one point. She wanted to get a more feminine looking bed at one point but decided to not buy it for various reasons.

Moira saw the bed that Ginny was looking at with the canopy over it, she smiled at her, it was king size, bigger than they have now.
"Let's get it. I've always wanted a Princess bed with a canopy over it. And I found the living room furniture that I've been wanting and our chairs too. They are overstuffed chairs just like we have talked about wanting. So let's get the bed, we can put our old bed in one of our guest rooms so your parents will have a place to stay when they come and visit."

In reply to Moira Selina Bolland (msg # 34):

Ginny looked at the display bed "Prior to meeting you all I cared about in a bed was if it were comfy or not."

She turned to Adam and asked in a firm tone "Is your bed fine or would you honestly prefer a different size and or firmness?"
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Adam was a little startled,"Uhm my bed? Oh no it's just fine for my back. I like soft mattresses instead of firm ones, it makes me sleep better and it's a helluva a lot better than sleeping on the floor in a corner because your too was given away."
He looked at the bed that Moira wanted to buy. "Oh I love this bed, this would be perfect for you two. Let me buy it for you, as appreciation for getting me out of a bad situation that would have had me dead really soon if things continued going the way they were going."

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 36):

Ginny sternly looked at Adam for a moment then her expression softened.

She then said 'softly' to the eager man "I could pontificate about the fact you don't need to buy anything for us but I won't."

The clerk suggested some extra sets of sheets, comforters and pillows and then started to write up the order.

Ginny purred and whispered to Moira "Been awhile since we've used blankets but the ones you chose look nice."

Before the order was finalized the clerk made sure that Adam was done shopping.

Soon it was on to the next venue or home ..

The furniture would be picked up tomorrow...

Ursula decided she needed some froyo and wanted it from Andy's Frozen Custard. She sent Thing 1 and 2 to the window with all of their orders, even McCoy's.

Ursula looked at Moira and Ginny."I had a premonition, those to hoodlums are coming tonight to try and get Adam back. I didn't see the outcome. But I thought you should be warned and I didn't want Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum to hear me tell you."

In reply to Ursula Cosgrove (msg # 38):

Ginny made out with Moira to cover up the discussion in public.

She looked at Ursula at one point and said quietly "Just a thought ... perhaps we can scry on Eddie's building and see if anyone is talking about the forthcoming invasion. I'd love to know beforehand how many 'friends' to prepare for. If Eddie uses backup we can take them out of the equation if possible. Might be best to let the enemy put their plan in place and then slowly disassemble it. Oh and silly question .. is there a reason why you want Thing 1 and 2 in the dark about the 'fun' that is unfolding? If not already at Eddie's place there should be people keeping an eye on it."

She whispered to Adam "Are you willing to act as bait, If required? Write down any kewl powers eddie and his buddy have ... and those that their likely companions will have"

She shrugged and looked at Ursula and quietly "The house will need to be protected from harm."

She looked at Moira "Any thoughts about what I just said?"

[Ginny asked David quietly for a suit of light, yet very good body armor for Adam to be sent over when the ensemble went out to the car]

Ursula looked the direction that the two were standing, and back at the group in the limo.
"They date them so that's all we need for them to be warned. I'll cast a protection spell as soon as we get back and place a gag order spell on the nit wits."
Adam handed a sheet of paper with their power, which isnt very long. Ginny looked confused,"They are newbies."

At the appointed time Olivia arrived at the venue and was nervously checking her make-up in her car, second guessing her wardrobe choice and whatnot...

A few couples arrived, a soccer mom or two and then a woman arrived riding a late model 80s Harley.

The woman was wearing a light leather jacket, right size t-shirt, tight jeans, gloves and low boots.

The bike was parked, turned off and locked. The woman got off the bike and took off her helmet and her shoulder length red hair fell down. She put her helmet and gloves on the seat.

Olivia's date had arrived and she definitely looked like the babe in the picture.

Sally shifted three books [8 1/2 x 11 ... around 200 pages each] and a pencil bag from the crate lashed to her bike to a backpack.

Sally picked up her helmet, gloves and backpack ...

She then sat down on a park bench outside the venue and began to nervously check her make-up ...

Olivia watched from her 1965 Mustang Convertible, she made sure she drove with the top up so the wind didn't destroy her hair. She checked her mirror and checked her makeup one last time, grabbed her nurse, cell,dropping it in the side pocket, got out of her car. She wore tight jeans, black boots, and a Tim McGraw concert Tshirt. She locked pushed the button on her keychain to lock her doors, she had it installed, and dropped her keys in the same side pocket that her phone is in. She stopped long enough to put her phone on vibrate then dropped it back in her purse then walked across the parking lot to the bench outside and to the hot red head sitting on it,she cleared her throat,"Excuse me are you Sally McKnight?"

In reply to Olivia Masters (msg # 42):

Sally looked up at her fellow redhead with the light baby blue eyes that Olivia could get lost in.

She spoke with a light 'Texas accent' "Oh, hi .. yes I'm Sally and you're Oliva ... wow .. the pic my cousin Myri sent of you does not do you justice."

She put away her compact and zipped up her backpack which contained like four hard bound books and several file folders [said books are actually5e dnd books].

She next said "Uhm did you want go inside. I'm up for talking out here for a little while if you want first."

She unzipped her jacket and it could be noted that she did work out.

Olivia smiled at Sally and looked at the patio,"Well we can kill two birds with one stone and eat on the patio if you would like. It isn't really that hot outside and they have ceiling fans going too."

When Sally agreed the two women walked inside to be seated and Olivia suggested the patio and they were escorted outside, it was remarkably cool on the patio. They took their seats each using the extra seat for their bags and what not.

"I'm glad you gew your hair out, it looks beautiful. The picture Myri showed me you had a short hair cut."

In reply to Olivia Masters (msg # 44):

Sally blushed and smiled at Olivia "I suppose you want to know a little about me. Uhm ... I work as a secretary when needed at one of the companies that my father owns. His employees clean office buildings for the most part. And I occasionally play a few different types of guitars in a band and I sing every so often. We occasionally play a gig." She sipped her water "And thank you for the complement about my hair. Uhm ... your hair looks nice too."

She blushed again ...
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Olivia blushed,"Thank you. So what's your bands Name? I guess I'll tell you about me. Uhm I'm from Whitehouse. Valedictorian... Moved away and moved in with my sister in Cali to help her with her Rugrats. So I was up there a couple of years I became a dancer, that's where I met Myri and Janet at a club I use to work at and they agreed to bring me home. And while I waited I got my CNA. So now I live with them I'm their nanny, cook, housekeeper. I love it. They are great people."

In reply to Olivia Masters (msg # 46):

Sally smiled and opened her up her backpack and yes indeedy she was lugging around some 5e dnd books and some file folders which contained several types of paper.

She then pulled out a padded mailer and produced a CD that bore an image of .. a rose. There were also three band tshirts in poly bags in the backpack.

She smiled a little more, let Oliva take the CD and then said "My band is called The Artik Rozes."

A curious Olivia looked at the credits and Sally was lead guitar on four songs on the twelve tracks [she sang lead on two of those] and sang lead on a third track. The band was comprised of three women and two men.

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Olivia was beaming,"I knew you looked familiar,"Y'all played at a venue up in Cali last fall called The PussyCat Club. I got one of your tshirts at home. Y'all are fantastic."

In reply to Olivia Masters (msg # 48):

At the restaurant Sally smiled at Olivia "Thank you for the compliment. That was a great tour ... we finally got some notice and our manager was able to arrange regular gigs in Texas soon thereafter."

She ordered a cola and food and then handed Olivia a XXXL band tshirt.

She then said "Free tshirt for a fan. I'm going to use the restroom. Be right back."

She smiled sweetly, stood up and left her gear at the table.

Myri texted Olivia Odds are you've known Sally for about thirty minutes but she has likely made some sort of impression on you. Janet is reading over my shoulder, giving me the Spock eyebrow and telling me I should have waited to text you. I'll look forward to hearing any details later.

Sally returned to the table and sat down

She quietly said "In case you wondered I am a hundred percent human ... what you see is what you get."
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Olivia was afraid Sally was about to skip out but was relieved when she left her gear. She took the Tshirt and put it in her purse. It was super big, she can sleep in it.
She read the text she got from Myri and smiled she sent a quick text back,She is really nice. She put her phone away as soon as Sally rejoined herm

Olivia was a little confused when Sally told her that she was one hundred percent human, then like a light turning on it clicked in Olivia's head,"Oh oh OH oh that's cool uhmm uhmm so am I I mean there's nothing wrong if your not but it's super cool that you're not cause neither am I." She flubbed that up. Way to go Miss Cool.
"Thank you for the shirt, I'll sleep in it tonight. And be all nice and cozy in it." She smiled then winked at Sally.

In reply to Olivia Masters (msg # 50):

The duo chatted and ate for a little while then Olivia queried Sally about her gaming books in the bag.

Sally looked over at the bag and then turned back to Olivia.

Sally smiled a little said "I have an all day game session coming up on Sunday .. actually the gaming will start later on Saturday... I'm going to mainly be playing some DnD .. I was planning on finalizing my character and maybe rolling up a character or two for other games tonight then I got a call from Myri to see if I wanted to go out to eat with you."

Sally hoped Olivia wouldn't think she was a freak of nature.

Olivia smiled at Sally,"Oh that's cool, what edition did you say your books are? I've only played 3 and 3.5 dual class freaking rocks. I have a Shaman Druid  who heals and is a hell of a spell caster. I'm a teaker when it comes to rolling dice.   I'm a 20sided roller. And usually if I'm using another die then I can think about what I want and I usually get it. My best friend growing up taught me that." She took a bite of her food and a drink of her tea then continued,"I also play Vampire the Masquerade and Call of Cthulhu. Listen to me I'm just rambling on and not even giving you a chance to get a word in edgewise. Go on finish talking about your Campaign."

In reply to Olivia Masters (msg # 52):

Sally looked relieved [that Olivia didn't think she was a loony tune].

She said "All I've ever played is 5e and the campaign is going to start either Saturday or Sunday ... we had a getting to know the players and hash out character ideas over zoom last week. We're going to finalize PCs over the weekend and then play however long. We're gonna play over at the DMs place. I was thinking of playing a knowledge domain or a life cleric."

She happily showed Olivia the description of a 5e knowledge cleric at a wiki...

[http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/cleric:knowledge]

and a life cleric description [http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/cleric:life]

Sally then continued "The other players didn't seem to be want to take a cleric on as their PC ... I'm fine using the cleric."

Sally phone buzzed as a text came in .... she looked at the message.

Sally sighed and rolled her eyes then made a call "Karen ... I've known my date for about an hour .. good night."

Sally sighed after hanging up her cell. She looked over at Olivia and said in a low voice  "One: Should have set the cell on vibrate Two: I have friends and family who are excited that after me being a hermit for three months, I'm on a date. I was hoping my phone wouldn't ring. Three ... you are really beautiful, you've been attentive and you've complimented me on my looks and my interests. Four .. we seem to have at least two interests in common. Five ... not a big World Of Darkness fangirl .... character's lives aren't supposed be happy ones but I can only take so much of the players amping up the dreariness. Six .. I was a hermit because a few successive dates sucked unlike it seems this one."

She pulled a crumpled card from out of a jacket pocket and said "Here's my contact info."
[lanline and cell]

There was no address but the lanline number says that Sally lives in Tyler or close.
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